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Annual Perseid meteor shower peaks soon

Annual Perseid meteor shower peaks soon

Darvin Nelson, Features Editor | Aug 11, 2020

The annual Perseid meteor shower will peak in the pre-dawn hours of August 12 and 13. The week after, from midnight to dawn any morning, should produce a few meteors as well, according to NASA. Meteors...

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Today is Son and Daughter Day?

Today is Son and Daughter Day?

Darvin Nelson, Features Editor | Aug 11, 2020

You’ve heard of Mother’s day, Father’s day, and maybe even Grandparent’s day - but did you know that there’s a Son and Daughter day?  The origins of this day go back 1930s Missouri, according...

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History of Juneteenth

History of Juneteenth

Darvin Nelson, Features Editor | Jun 19, 2020

Today is the 155th anniversary of Juneteenth, a national holiday that celebrates the end of slavery. In light of recent events, such as the BLM movement and the retraction of confederate statues, the...

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Oz-Fest recap: Carnival and concert

Oz-Fest recap: Carnival and concert

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter | Feb 24, 2020

A giant crowd of UNF students swarmed as rappers Rich the Kid and Gunna performed. Gates opened a little after 5 p.m. and students were welcomed with free items, such as an Oz-Fest t-shirt and a stuffed...

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